Santa Ana Winds Fuel Devastating California Wildfires Amidst Drought and Response Criticism
Southern California faces renewed "Particularly Dangerous Situation" fire warnings due to Santa Ana winds (reaching 100mph gusts) amid severe drought, causing at least 27 deaths, thousands of destroyed homes, and ongoing evacuations affecting 41,000; the disaster exposes systemic weaknesses in LA's ...
Santa Ana Winds Fuel Devastating California Wildfires Amidst Drought and Response Criticism
Southern California faces renewed "Particularly Dangerous Situation" fire warnings due to Santa Ana winds (reaching 100mph gusts) amid severe drought, causing at least 27 deaths, thousands of destroyed homes, and ongoing evacuations affecting 41,000; the disaster exposes systemic weaknesses in LA's ...
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Climate Change Fuels 50,000 sq km Annual Increase in Multiyear Droughts
A study by the Swiss WSL and Austrian ISTA, published in "Science", shows a 50,000 sq km annual growth in multiyear drought zones over 40 years, caused by climate change, resulting in severe economic and ecological damage.
Climate Change Fuels 50,000 sq km Annual Increase in Multiyear Droughts
A study by the Swiss WSL and Austrian ISTA, published in "Science", shows a 50,000 sq km annual growth in multiyear drought zones over 40 years, caused by climate change, resulting in severe economic and ecological damage.
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Climate Whiplash Intensifies: Global Surge in Extreme Wet-Dry Events
Global climate whiplash events, characterized by rapid shifts between extreme wet and dry conditions, have increased by 31-66% since the mid-20th century due to global heating, causing devastating consequences like the Los Angeles fires and widespread food shortages in East Africa.
Climate Whiplash Intensifies: Global Surge in Extreme Wet-Dry Events
Global climate whiplash events, characterized by rapid shifts between extreme wet and dry conditions, have increased by 31-66% since the mid-20th century due to global heating, causing devastating consequences like the Los Angeles fires and widespread food shortages in East Africa.
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American Southwest Megadrought Fuels Catastrophic Wildfires
A decade-long megadrought in the American Southwest, the driest since 800 AD, has created tinderbox conditions for catastrophic fires in Los Angeles and other areas, with human-caused climate change responsible for about 42% of the soil moisture deficit since 2000.
American Southwest Megadrought Fuels Catastrophic Wildfires
A decade-long megadrought in the American Southwest, the driest since 800 AD, has created tinderbox conditions for catastrophic fires in Los Angeles and other areas, with human-caused climate change responsible for about 42% of the soil moisture deficit since 2000.
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California Wildfires Fueled by Extreme Weather Whiplash
Southern California, after record rainfall last winter, is experiencing its driest start to the rainy season ever, leading to severe wildfires fueled by strong Santa Ana winds and increased vegetation from previous heavy rains; climate change is worsening the situation.
California Wildfires Fueled by Extreme Weather Whiplash
Southern California, after record rainfall last winter, is experiencing its driest start to the rainy season ever, leading to severe wildfires fueled by strong Santa Ana winds and increased vegetation from previous heavy rains; climate change is worsening the situation.
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Los Angeles Devastated by Unprecedented Mid-Winter Wildfires"
Unusually intense Santa Ana winds (97km/h, increasing to 160km/h in mountains) are driving catastrophic mid-winter wildfires in drought-stricken Los Angeles, exceeding historical fire behavior and creating an unprecedented situation; the lack of rainfall since last May has exacerbated the situation.
Los Angeles Devastated by Unprecedented Mid-Winter Wildfires"
Unusually intense Santa Ana winds (97km/h, increasing to 160km/h in mountains) are driving catastrophic mid-winter wildfires in drought-stricken Los Angeles, exceeding historical fire behavior and creating an unprecedented situation; the lack of rainfall since last May has exacerbated the situation.
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Wildfires Increase Future Fire Risk in North America
A German study shows that wildfires in North America increase future fire risk by raising soil temperatures for decades, exemplified by the record-breaking 2023 Canadian wildfire season that released vast amounts of carbon dioxide, contributing to global warming and a cycle of increased drought and ...
Wildfires Increase Future Fire Risk in North America
A German study shows that wildfires in North America increase future fire risk by raising soil temperatures for decades, exemplified by the record-breaking 2023 Canadian wildfire season that released vast amounts of carbon dioxide, contributing to global warming and a cycle of increased drought and ...
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Global Study Reveals Increasing Severity and Frequency of Prolonged Droughts
A new study in Science reveals that prolonged droughts are becoming more frequent and intense due to climate change, impacting ecosystems globally; researchers mapped over 13,000 multiyear droughts (1980-2018), showing affected areas expanding by 50,000 square kilometers annually since 1980.
Global Study Reveals Increasing Severity and Frequency of Prolonged Droughts
A new study in Science reveals that prolonged droughts are becoming more frequent and intense due to climate change, impacting ecosystems globally; researchers mapped over 13,000 multiyear droughts (1980-2018), showing affected areas expanding by 50,000 square kilometers annually since 1980.
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Los Angeles Under Unprecedented Wind Warning Amid Devastating Fires
A particularly dangerous situation (PDS) wind warning is in effect for Los Angeles until Wednesday noon due to expected 70mph winds, following three previous such warnings this season and resulting in 24 deaths and over 12,000 destroyed buildings amid extreme drought conditions.
Los Angeles Under Unprecedented Wind Warning Amid Devastating Fires
A particularly dangerous situation (PDS) wind warning is in effect for Los Angeles until Wednesday noon due to expected 70mph winds, following three previous such warnings this season and resulting in 24 deaths and over 12,000 destroyed buildings amid extreme drought conditions.
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Turkey Records Hottest Year in 53 Years
Turkey experienced its warmest year on record in 2024, with an average temperature of 15.6 degrees Celsius, exceeding the 1991-2020 average by 1.7 degrees. Rainfall decreased by 6.3 percent nationwide, with the most significant drop in the Aegean region (22.4 percent) and the highest rainfall in Riz...
Turkey Records Hottest Year in 53 Years
Turkey experienced its warmest year on record in 2024, with an average temperature of 15.6 degrees Celsius, exceeding the 1991-2020 average by 1.7 degrees. Rainfall decreased by 6.3 percent nationwide, with the most significant drop in the Aegean region (22.4 percent) and the highest rainfall in Riz...
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Grain from Ukraine Alleviates Drought-Induced Hunger in Malawi
Mary Mitungwe, a 51-year-old Malawian woman, received maize from the Grain from Ukraine initiative, alleviating hunger caused by a drought impacting 44.3% of Malawi's cropland, affecting 863,000 people for two months, thanks to a $15 million contribution from France, Korea, the Netherlands, and Swed...
Grain from Ukraine Alleviates Drought-Induced Hunger in Malawi
Mary Mitungwe, a 51-year-old Malawian woman, received maize from the Grain from Ukraine initiative, alleviating hunger caused by a drought impacting 44.3% of Malawi's cropland, affecting 863,000 people for two months, thanks to a $15 million contribution from France, Korea, the Netherlands, and Swed...
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Climate Change Intensifies Global Water Cycle Extremes, Causing Widespread Devastation
The 2024 Global Water Monitor report, released by the Australian National University, details a sharp increase in droughts and extreme rainfall events, causing 8,700 deaths, \$525 billion in damages, and displacing 40 million people, directly linked to rising sea temperatures and climate change.
Climate Change Intensifies Global Water Cycle Extremes, Causing Widespread Devastation
The 2024 Global Water Monitor report, released by the Australian National University, details a sharp increase in droughts and extreme rainfall events, causing 8,700 deaths, \$525 billion in damages, and displacing 40 million people, directly linked to rising sea temperatures and climate change.
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28% Bias Score